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Band 7+: Do you prefer studying abroad or in your country?

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I mostly prefer to study abroad because I see that in my country, my friends find it difficult to look for a job after getting their degree, while foreign countries provide international students with significant grants. It's not just about that; these universities often provide jobs for students after they obtain their educational qualifications.

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I mostly prefer to study abroad because I can see that in my country my friends find it difficult to look for a job after getting their degree, while foreign countries provide international students with a huge grant. And it’s not just about that, these universities mostly provide jobs for students after getting them their educational qualification.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C2 - Complex
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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their: 2

provide: 2

students: 2

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Pronunciation

8.5

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Task Response

The answer directly addresses the question and provides clear reasons for the preference. Consider expanding on the types of grants or job opportunities available abroad for a more comprehensive response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The ideas are presented in a logical order. Minor improvements could be made by using smoother transitions between sentences. For example, instead of 'And it's not just about that', a more sophisticated transition could be used, such as 'Furthermore,' or 'Moreover'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. Words like "grant" and "qualification" are used appropriately. However, more precise and sophisticated vocabulary could enhance the response. For example, instead of 'huge grant,' a more specific term like 'substantial scholarship' or 'generous financial aid' could be used. The phrase 'these universities mostly provide jobs' could be improved to 'many universities offer employment opportunities'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors. The sentence structure is generally correct. However, some minor grammatical improvements could be made. For example, the phrase 'after getting them their educational qualification' is slightly awkward and could be improved to 'after obtaining their qualifications' or 'upon graduation'.

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